NEWSLETTER September, 2026 Volume 02
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Upcoming Events
1. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 20
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
2. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 27
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
3. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Oct 4
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
4. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Oct 11
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
We're getting on to Spooky season
Seasons change quickly and this year fall starts on the 22nd. September is an awesome time of year in the PNW. The leaves begin to turn near the end of the month. Sunset is at a decent time with it still warm enough to be out in shorts. At least for the first few weeks. Towards the end of the month is sleeping weather perfection. We are working on our fall season themes now. Look for more colors of all our products coming soon.
The Sun is falling!
🍂 Fall is here, and a new crew has arrived! 🍂
Meet The Misfits, our newest collection of one-of-a-kind characters. Each Misfit has its own personality, style, and accessories, making them the perfect little buddies for your keys, backpack, bag, or wherever you take them.
From cowboys and sports fans to rockstars, heroes, and more, there’s a Misfit for every interest. Don’t see one that matches your passion? Custom characters can be made to order.
Find your favorite Misfit at www.jncmerch.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for new characters and updates
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More whatchamacallits!
We love seeing our creations go to great new homes. We enjoyed making new whatchamacallits this season and we have more to come. Look for fall themes coming before October.
Smore time for rest.
Smore season is almost over and the cool down makes it easier to sleep. We are excited for the cooler tempts and decorating time. We will p;ost pics of our Halloween setup soon. We are in the inspiration phase and looking to outdo last year. Football season has started and our Seahawks started with a win. We are in Anacortes for the next few weeks and hope to see you there from 9am to 2pm. Stop by and say hi. 🙂
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Upcoming Events
1. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 5
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
2. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 13
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
3. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 20
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
4. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 27
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
We wind down to the start of fall.
Seasons change quickly and this year fall starts on the 22nd. September is an awesome time of year in the PNW. The leaves begin to turn near the end of the month. Sunset is at a decent time with it still warm enough to be out in shorts. At least for the first few weeks. Towards the end of the month is sleeping weather perfection. We are working on our fall season themes now. Look for more colors of all our products coming soon.
Easy on the teeth!
The feedback we have gotten about our dog toys has been great. Easy on the teeth for older animals with mouth sensitivity or small dogs who tire quickly. Both seem to love the feel of this one. We use upcycled t-shirts and add a tennis ball for a fun, tough but light toy.
September to remember.
Make a memory this September by picking a Whatchamacallit.
We have new themes this year and more coming. They ride skateboards and ATV’s, and are cute and unique, colorful pieces.
With good care you can look at your whatchamacallit years later and remember just where you were when you got it.
Have you seen our new octopus whatchamacallits?
They are brightly colored, slightly heavier than most whatchamacallits, and they land on their feet.
Check out all our whatchamacallits at our next market/event.
Make some chili before it gets chilly!
At the market you can still find some great veggies, and a great way to preserve them is by freezing, pickling, and more. Most people won't be salting any meat but making some freezables is very easy. Pickling can be a fun way to add great flavor to various veggies. You can go all out by home canning your veggies or pickles for use all fall and winter. Making and freezing, chili, tomato sauce, and other bases is a great way to get homemade taste for the upcoming seasons. Or you can make quick pickles in the refrigerator.
The day of the clean up!
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Upcoming Events
1. Bad Dogs -Dirty Dogs Arlington
Date: Aug 15
Time 2pm to 6pm
Location: Arlington, WA
2.. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Aug 22
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
3.. Monroe Fair Days Parade & Market
Date: Aug 29
Time 9am to 1pm
Location: Monroe, WA
2.. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Sep 5
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
The day of the clean up!
It is the heat of summer and it was a perfect time to clean your dirty dog! We were excited to be in Arlington at such a fun event. They had a great doggie ice cream and human ice cream. Presented by Sav-A-Mutt and hosted at the Bad Dog Distillery running 2pm to 6pm tonight. There were great pet theme vendors, Sav - A- Mutt put together gift baskets for sell, plus flash tattoos looked nice. Plus permanent Jewelry, and food from the foodtruck Bigredtruck2017 was very popular.
Sun is setting earlier!
Mid August sees the days grow shorter!
Not that everyone is unhappy with the sun not up till 9pm. For those who are, the big dark is still a way a ways. Sunrise is noticeably later as well. Soon the muggy nights will be done and cool September nights come in. October is when it starts really cooling down but we are weeks from that. It is a great time of year for grilling, camping, and anything outdoors. We have had decent summer weather this year and we are thankful for those fighting the many fires this season. A great thanks to all the firefighters all over the world. Fire season has been brutal all around the world this year with many setting historic highs. Seasons take big turns in the PNW and nowadays almost everywhere. Make sure you have your correct gear for this time of year, so you're not left in the dark.
The Fishies go quick!
They are jumping to attention.
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Fish, on a stick!
Kids are seeing these from far away. Usually whatchamacallits bring them in, but since the fish appeared they have been popular. New colors will be coming out soon and we can do custom orders also. We are looking for new stuff to put on a stick since these have gone over so well. As we go towards fall we enjoy the berries. Make sure you stop by and see us as the farmers market and stock up.
Monroe Fair Days Parade & Market is coming up on the 29th. We look forward to being back in Monroe and hope to see a big turn out. We are getting more traffic leashes made soon and will have new colors soon.
Sun is setting earlier!
Mid August sees the days grow shorter!
Not that everyone is unhappy with the sun not being up till 9pm. For those who are, the big dark is still a way a ways. Sunrise is noticeably later as well. Soon the muggy nights will be done and cool September nights come in. October is when it starts really cooling down but we are weeks from that. It is a great time of year for grilling, camping, and anything outdoors. We have had decent summer weather this year and we are thankful for those fighting the many fires this season. A great thanks to all the firefighters all over the world. Fire season has been brutal all around the world this year with many setting historic highs. Seasons take big turns in the PNW and nowadays almost everywhere. Make sure you have your correct gear for this time of year, so you're not left in the dark.
Fish, on a stick!
Kids are seeing these from far away. Usually whatchamacallits bring them in, but since the fish appeared they have been popular. New colors will be coming out soon and we can do custom orders also. We are looking for new stuff to put on a stick since these have gone over so well. As we go towards fall we enjoy the berries. Make sure you stop by and see us as the farmers market and stock up.
Monroe Fair Days Parade & Market is coming up on the 29th. We look forward to being back in Monroe and hope to see a big turn out. We are getting more traffic leashes made soon and will have new colors soon.
Makin Bacon!
Late summer is a great time for the smoker! It doesn't matter your smoking your latest catch, or doing up summer favorites. Great deals can be found on many cuts. We love smoking chicken wings, tri-tips, pork chops, and more. Brisket and pork belly can be an all day affair but great food can come from the smoker pretty quick. Prep things in advance and you can have awesome food in about an hour.
July is done but summer is still heating up!
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July is done but summer is still heating up!
Stanfest was a great time, with awesome music and a decent turn out. Trying new events is always exciting. Being close to home, plus a night event was a great change of pace. August is here and that means football is starting, kids are still out playing and it is still hot outside. We look forward to our next new event: Bad Dogs Brewing Distillery - Dirty Dog fund raiser.
Upcoming Events
1. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Aug 1
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
2. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Aug 8
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
3. Bad Dogs -Dirty Dogs Arlington
Date: Aug 15
Time 2pm to 6pm
Location: Arlington, WA
4. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Aug 22
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
Save a Mutt is a great foster based dog rescue based in Snohomish county. They are partnering with Bad Dog Distillery for this summer event. Bring your dog out for a good clean time. Enjoy ice cream for humans and dogs, plus, Bag Dog Distillery will be pouring tasty cocktails with their small batch spirits. Save-A-Mutt will be on hand with summer swag and adoptable dogs to meet. Tasty beer from Skookum Brewery and dog themed vendors like us! It’s an afternoon event running from 2pm to 6pm. You can get a flash tattoo or a piece of permanent jewelry, enjoy delicious food by Bigredtruck2017, or enter the raffle.
Eye of a Hawk!
August is when we prepare for football!
Starting at home on August 15 against Dallas. Our Seattle Seahawks are defending champs, looking for back to back titles. Seattle is filled with animal lovers but no dogs at game. Instead show your team spirit with a Deluxe leash in team colors! Blue and Green is a popular combo. Blue and gold is popular with the college crowd. Red and white for our cougars over the mountains. Get a custom collar to complete the look. Baseball is heading into the second half of the season, the FIFA World Cup has completed, but the Sounders are still playing. No matter the sport, club, vlog, brand or organization we can find colors for you.
The Fishies are here!
We love to create!
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Our Fish are for play!
Fun for kids and family with cats or a vivid imagination. Our fish are cute things for the cats to catch. Custom lengths and color combos available to fit your needs. One thing we really enjoy is finding new fun creations to sell. Snakes for wrist or neck wraps, Buddiez and Whatchamacallits for your desk or backpack, and mini leashes for EDC. We love to create fun, family and pet friendly items. Upcycling great things we find close by or creating new items from cord. Our focus is on making the best creations we can.
Summer fun continues on!
Summer heat is a short season here in the PNW and this one has been particularly hot. August is a fast moving month as it is still very warm out, the sun is noticeably down earlier. The perfect time for the evening walks at the park or beach. Evening cool downs can be a great time to get out to an event with your dog. Summer events are the easiest to get out to. The warm nights make you want to be out of the stuffy house. Keep it casual and meet new pet owners. We are still looking for more pet events to attend before summer ends.
It was a great 4th of July!
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Stanfest is coming up soon!!
We are excited to be at an event like Stanfest this Saturday July 18th!
Admission is free!
It's a family friendly concert event with Cascade Country music by Aaron Crawford, food trucks, plus local vendors.. The doors open at 5pm so you can shop and eat before the concert begins. Come for the food and crafts and stay for the music!
Check out this link for more info on this event: : https://www.stanwoodcommercealliance.org/events-1/stanfest-aaron-crawford-2.
Upcoming Events
1. Stanfest
Date: July 18
Time 5pm to 8pm
Location: Church Creek Park Standwood, WA
2. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: July 25
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
3. Paws in the Park
Date: July 26
Time 10am to 1pm
Location: Lynnwood, WA
4. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Aug 2
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
5. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: Aug 9
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
Happy 250th!
Happy Birthday America! We celebrated with family after a great day at the market. It was a special year and we are so happy to be able to spend time with family. We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday.
First time at Paws in the Park! It will be a great day to be a dog! There will be several contests along with grooming, a play area, selfi e booth, and more. We are happy to be back in Lynnwood, and hope to see some people we know. It looks to be a great time.
The Tug Toy
Let’s Play!
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The Tug Toy is for play!
These things just bring the pups! We started these from upcycled t-shirts next to our t-shirt bags. Both available only at market for now! Made for medium to small dogs who love their tennis ball toy. A great way to keep your dog engaged for play time and relaxation time. Great for indoors and light outside time. They go fast so come early for this new upcycle.
The Celebration continues!
The summer heat is here and we enjoy getting out of the hot house. It is a great time for evening walks. The morning walk is a staple for most every dog and their human. But the evening can be tough in the cold of fall or winter. So take advantage and get your pet out to new places! New smells, new trails, and new pups can be easy to fi nd at your closest dog park. Or Paws in the park is a perfect way to start! We hope you are having a great summer and we hope to see you online and at the market!
Happy 250th America!
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First Year at Stanfest!!
We are excited to be at Stanfest for the first time this year. There will be plenty of food, music, vendors, kids zone and a wine and beer garden. The concert that night features: Aaron Crawford. Night markets allow us to get out and enjoy the summer. We have heard good things about previous years and look forward to this year. Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and Facebook!
Upcoming Events
1. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: July 4
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
2. Arlington Market -
Street Fair Day
Date: July 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Arlington, WA
3. Stanfest
Date: July 18
Time 5pm to 8pm
Location: Church Creek Park Standwood, WA
4. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: July 25
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
Deluxe Leashes are perfect for the beach.
Summers are the best time of year to be out on the beach. You can play in the tide pools or in the sand. Cooling off for the day or relaxing by the campfire at night. Our Deluxe Dog Leash with a Marine quality clip will allow you to take along the family friend in style. Our 550 paracord leash is strong, light and comfortable. Get yours at: jncmerch.com or see us at the Market.
Happy 250th Birthday America!
The first market of July is on the 4th! We will be celebrating at the Anacortes farmers market from 9 to 2. Come for the Pizza, veggies, kimchi, fresh bread, jewelry, coffee, cookies and more! . There will be great food, crafts, and even more vendors this year with the maritime plaza space open. Baxter will have stickers for the kids and ask about specials for the holiday.
The Deluxe Leash
The everyday leash!
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The Deluxe Leash
Made for every time you leave with your dog. We use 550 paracord to handknit each rope. Pick from multiple lengths, connectors and colors to create your perfect leash! Made with a comfortable handle for long walks. Stash one by the door or in the car so you don’t forget it. Just-N-Case
More Whatchamacallitz!
We have more skaters and riders available. Our newest enjoy new hats, eyewear, or work outfit. Our green alien is out on the board at the market. Snakes are out for summer as well as our Para-lighter. JNCmerch.com is fully up and running!
Celebrating all month long!
We are having a great time this market season and summer is finally here. July is a wonderful month at the market with all the summer veggies, fruits, and aromas around the market. Take a trip to see us at Stanfest this month. It will be our first night event of the year and we are looking forward to it! We will be back and forth between Anacortes and Arlington over the next few weeks. And we are looking at adding new events as well.
Poochella was great!
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Poochella was great!
We were at Poochella on the 6th and it was a great time. So many pooches with their owners checking out all the competition. The small dog race was fierce if unfocused. There were trainers there, groomers, boarders, and more. Coffee and cookies for the owners and plenty of treats for the pooches. Our Maxx Traffic Leashes were a big hit, and we sold some dog toys too. Mid June is the time for our Strawberry Festival: https://www.marysvillestrawberryfest.com/. That means veggie and berry season is here. Looking forward to all the tasty stir frys and more. We love getting mushrooms and beef at the market. Find us in Arlington on the 20th for the pet parade. Looking forward to being there for the first time. The Anacortes Farmers Market has had a good start with the new market area. We have more skater whatchamacallits out and our online store to jncmerch.com is up and running. You can still find us at urbanmerlin.net. Create your own leash there and explore more this season.
Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and Facebook!
Upcoming Events
1. Arlington Farmers Market
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Arlington, WA
2. Pet Parade and Farmers Market
Date: June 27
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Arlington, WA
3. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: July 4
Time 9am to 2pm
Location:Anacortes, WA
4. Street Fair
Date: July 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Arlington, WA
Streamlined
We have made changes to our site and market setup to streamline the customize option. We love making custom items and want to make it easy for all. We have improved our displays for market days. This way you can see all our current stock but what colors and connecters we have.
Buddiez
Our new Buddiez are out for summer. They have fun new looks and are ready to brighten your day. Stop by and take home a little green alien from the booth. See our current creations or design and create your own on the website: jncmerch.com.
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The Maxx Leash
Our full size Maxx leash is adjustable, comfortable, plus light and stylish. We use the Paramax cord that is thicker than 550 but more than twice as strong. Made with a comfortable handle, you can keep it in the car, but it may just end up being your daily walker.
More to come!
The year is just getting started and we are in more markets this year. Getting ourselves out to more spots helps us create new products. Besides our leashes, handles and collectibles we plan to add more. Dog pull toys have been rolled out and are getting interest.
Lots of colors available only at the market for now. Remember that we have marine quality connectors for those summer days on the beach. We are testing adjustable collars now and hope to have those out soon. This has been awhile in the making. We wanted to find a great design and be able to source the quality goods we need.
Find our stuff at the new merch store!
We have completed the move to jncmerch.com, you can still find some things at urbanmerin.net but going forward we will be sharing at jncmerch.com. Look for sales for our 250th this 4th and more all summer long.
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Berry Season Begins!
As we step into Summer 2026, our commitment to innovation and quality products remains at the forefront. Over the past month, we have received positive feedback on the new Maxx Traffic Leashes. We had a great day last month at the Skagit Plant Fair and look forward to being in Marysville for the PetPalloza on the 6th. Berry season is in full swing with strawberries, raspberries and marionberries at the market. Along with great veggies and more. Anacortes Farmers Market is adding more vendors this year. The whatchamacallits will be out with new outfits and rides. We are moving our online store to jncmerch.com this month, to better align with our market presence. You can still find Urban Merlin merch at urbanmerlin.net . New products will roll out this summer.
Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and Facebook!
Upcoming Events
1. Poochella in the Park Date: June 7, 2026Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM PDT Location: Marysville WA
2. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: June 13
Time 9am to 2pm
Location: Anacortes, WA
3. Pet Parade
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Anacortes, WA
4. Anacortes Farmers Market
Date: June 27
Time 9am to 2pm
Location:Anacortes, WA
New Maxx Traffic Leashes are a Hit!
We are thrilled with the response, our new leashes are selling fast. They were just ready at the end of the last market and we had them out for winter markets. We are at more markets this season so come check them out.
Whatchamacallitz
We have new whatchamacallitz out this year. New skateboarders and Monster Truckers, plus construction workers and more. Being creative with our creatures are fun and additive. Make sure you look at our Etsy site: www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanMerlinShop? To see what we have available now.
Maxx Traffic Leash
For the times you need to keep them close.
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The Maxx Traffic Leash
It is made for times where you need to have maximum control of your animal without excess rope. We use the same Maxx rope only shorter. Made with a comfortable handle, you can keep it in the car or bag for quick deployment at the vet or park.
Whatchamacallitz
Our cute collectibles! Check them out at the market or on Etsy. These go quickly and we have been making more. Too special to sell at our website since each one is one of a kind, even when we make a large amount they all come out unique. Now they come in mystery boxes for a fun surprise gift. We use wood cores so you can easily ship them. New lines come out often so check back regularly.
Find our stuff at the new merch store!
We are moving online sales to jncmerch.com to align with our market presence. Our dog products line has really taken over and we want to eliminate any confusion. Urbanmerlin.net will still have separate items and solutions but all future Just in Case merch will be on this site. Changes to Urbanmerlin.net will happen over the next few weeks. Check back often!